Missouri / Corrections
Agency file
The Corrections runs the corrections system — operating prisons and jails, supervising people in custody, and managing parole or probation.
In 2025, this agency had 13,813 employees with median total compensation of $37,946; the highest distinct record was $189,788.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 13,813 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($37,946) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $65,027 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $3,794. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 44
Correctional Program Lead/Corrections
Blake Bornhop is a Correctional Program Lead at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,574.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Melinda Ellison-Perkins works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Melinda earned $62,563 in 2025.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Damien Gose works as a Senior Non-Commission Investigator for Corrections. Damien earned $62,558 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Sandra Law serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,550.
P&P District Administrator/Corrections
Keith Clow works as a P&P District Administrator for Corrections. Keith earned $62,526 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Tyler Daro holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,517.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Travis Brennan holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,516.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Evan Hammett serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,500.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Travler Moyer works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Travler earned $62,491 in 2024.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
Joseph Miller is a Correctional Officer at Corrections within Il River Correctional Center (Canton). 2025 total compensation came to $62,483. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Special Assistant Professional/Corrections
Dana Cafourek works as a Special Assistant Professional for Corrections. Dana earned $62,464 in 2025.
Specialized Trades Supervisor/Corrections
Scott Veit holds the role of Specialized Trades Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,463.
Education Specialist/Corrections
At Corrections, Howard Christian serves as a Education Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,458.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
Jolene Miller works as a Probation & Parole Supervisor for Corrections. Jolene earned $62,458 in 2025.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Amy Pratte serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,458.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Anita Vandorin-Laire serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,458.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Michael Pinkava is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,452.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
At Corrections, Mark Freiheit serves as a Correctional Officer. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,449.
Correctional Program Supervisor/Corrections
Brandi Merideth holds the role of Correctional Program Supervisor at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,446.
Special Assistant Official & Admstr/Corrections
Emily Harbaugh works as a Special Assistant Official & Admstr for Corrections. Emily earned $62,443 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Adrian Evins works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Adrian earned $62,434 in 2023.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Kendra Cantrell is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,432.
Senior Non-Commission Investigator/Corrections
Cynthia Halasz is a Senior Non-Commission Investigator at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,420.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Renwick Rickmon works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Renwick earned $62,417 in 2025.
Correctional Captain/Corrections
Douglas Jeffries is a Correctional Captain at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,407.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Rodney Lawrence is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,392.
Correctional Industries Supervisor/Corrections
Tommy Bone works as a Correctional Industries Supervisor for Corrections. Tommy earned $62,389 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Jonathon Leggins is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,371.
Correctional Administrator (Level 2)/Corrections
Ryan Coffman is a Correctional Administrator (Level 2) at Corrections. 2024 total compensation came to $62,367.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
At Corrections, Matthew Wassell serves as a Correctional Sergeant. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,363.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Bradley Routh works as a Correctional Officer for Corrections. Bradley earned $62,362 in 2025.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Heather Carpenter holds the role of Correctional Officer at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,352.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Cody Spease holds the role of Correctional Lieutenant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,320.
Probation & Parole Supervisor/Corrections
At Corrections, Carolyn Bonner serves as a Probation & Parole Supervisor. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,304.
Correctional Lieutenant/Corrections
Zachary Cadenbach works as a Correctional Lieutenant for Corrections. Zachary earned $62,284 in 2025.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Gonzalo Mascorro holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,281.
Staff Development Trainer/Corrections
Lori Groff is a Staff Development Trainer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,280.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Christopher Rodriguez is a Correctional Officer at Corrections. 2025 total compensation came to $62,280.
Correctional Officer/Corrections
Source-specific fields
At Corrections, David Baker serves as a Correctional Officer within Stateville Correctional Center. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,277. Union affiliation: COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Correctional Sergeant/Corrections
Aaron Markley holds the role of Correctional Sergeant at Corrections. In 2024, their total compensation was $62,261.